Cpl. Christopher G. Scherer Memorial "I Did the Grid" 5K Run/Walk

🏁 Sachem SEPTA Any Pace Race

5K Fun Run • Walk • Roll – All Abilities Welcome!

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Move Your Way, Make a Difference

Whether you run, walk, roll, or stroll, the Any Pace Race is all about coming together as a community and celebrating every ability. This inclusive 5K raises vital funds to support Sachem SEPTA’s programs and events that empower individuals with disabilities and their families.

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Event Details

• Date & Time: Saturday, April 25th, 2026 @ 9am. Rain date: Sunday, April 26th, 2026

• Location: Sachem High School North

• Distance: 5K (3.1 miles) – go as fast or as easy as you like!

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Why Join Us?

• 💙 Support the Cause – Every registration helps fund year-round programs, events, and services for the Sachem community.

• 🏃‍♀️ All Abilities, All Ages – Runners, walkers, wheelchair users, families, and friends are all welcome.

• 🎉 Community Celebration – Enjoy music, refreshments, and plenty of high-fives at the finish line.

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How to Participate

1. Register Online:

2. Spread the Word: Share your personal fundraising page with friends and family.

3. Show Up & Shine: On race day, bring your sneakers, wheels, or walking shoes—and your Sachem spirit!

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Can’t Attend in Person?

You can still support the cause! Sign up as a Virtual Participant and complete your 5K anywhere, anytime.

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Make an Even Bigger Impact

Consider making a donation or becoming a sponsor. Your support fuels inclusive programming that benefits the entire Sachem community.

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Every step, roll, and smile counts.

Join the Sachem SEPTA Any Pace Race and help create a more inclusive tomorrow—one mile at a time.

Welcome to the 22nd year of Alec's Run-to be held on April 25th, 2026. There will be a children’s fun run starting at 9:00 am at the front of HHH HS West, under the Finish sign, and the 4 mile run/walk starts at 9:30 am, on Wolf Hill Rd.

We are very excited to be able to have Alec's Run again this year! Alec’s Run has become a great day to honor the life of our 16 month old son, Alec.

Thanks to your support, we are making a difference supporting disadvantaged children in our community, as well as Kids and Cars, and Hospice Care Network.

We’ve had children in the Fun Run who discover they love running, and join track. All fun runners get a shirt and a medal, and all 4 milers get a custom made shirt, and are automatically entered into the fantastic raffle of gifts generously donated by local businesses. Please join us in celebrating Alec’s life on April 25th.

Race Fees:

Pre-registered – Received by April 18th

Adults 17+.............................................................. $28.00

16 and under or 75 and over................................ $20.00

Late registration – Through April 23rd

All........................................................................… $30.00

Day of Race........................................................... $35.00

FUN RUN RACE ENTRY FEE: Begins at 9:00 AM

Pre-registered (10 and under) ................................. $12.00

Day of Race............................................................... $15.00

AMENITIES: Top quality short sleeve tee shirt to all entrants.

Special medals & raffle prizes to all in Fun Run

AWARDS: Overall Male & Female winners and

Top 3 Male and Female in the Following Divisions:

14 & under, 15 to 19, 20 to 24, 25 to 29, 30 to 34, 35 to 39, 40 to 44, 45 to 49, 50 to 54,

55 to 59, 60 to 64, 65 to 69, 70 to 74, 75 to 79, 80 to 84, 85 to 89, 90 to 94, 95 & Over

Race packet pick up - Friday April 24th, 5 - 7 pm - Half Hollow Hills HS West 375 Wolf Hill Road, Dix Hills, NY 11746

Day of Race 7:30 am - 9:15 am

This will be a MYLAPS BibTag event timed by Start To Finish Corp

Join us on May 2nd, 2026, to run and walk to support ALS Ride for Life.

A little about ALS Ride for Life:

ALS Rid for Life was founded in 1997 by Christopher Pendergast (pALS). We are called "ALS Ride for Life" because our annual event held each May during ALS Awareness Month, take pALS in their power wheelchairs across Long Island to visit different schools. We raise funds for a cure, to help pALS, and to create awareness of this fatal disease.

The 4th annual student-led "Using Our Voices" Mental Health Run Series is an event grounded in the belief that students should be part of the change process, with genuine inclusivity achieved through active student engagement. It has now grown to include four districts: Patchogue-Medford, North Babylon, Connetquot, and New Hyde Park.

The funds support students across Long Island by providing counseling opportunities and giving them the platform to display leadership, collaborate with peers from other districts, and contribute to an important cause.

The event is designed and executed entirely by students, who are involved in every aspect, from planning to race day. The goal is to share crucial messages about reducing stress and anxiety, building relationships, and supporting mental and physical health through movement. This initiative also empowers students to work toward the NYS Seal of Civic Readiness by fostering civic engagement and community-mindedness.

By supporting this series, you help students across the island unite for a cause that matters—promoting mental health and wellness. All proceeds benefit mental health organizations that work directly with our youth, amplifying the positive impact of this event.

When kids are empowered, magical things happen!

Race Directors/School Contact for the Series:

North Babylon: Meghan Kelly, mkelly@northbabylonschools.org

Connetquot: Lauren Neckin, lneckin@ccsdli.org

New Hyde Park: Tom Piccirillo, tpiccirillo@sewanahkaschools.org

Pat-Med: Danielle Steinberg, dsteinberg@pmschools.org, Katy Forman, kforman@pmschool.org

Event Date: May 3, 2026 • 9 AM to 12 PM

Join Chasing the Rainbows this Bereaved Mother’s Day weekend for the Busting Bubble 5K Walk & Run, a heartfelt event dedicated to healing, remembrance, and community. Whether you join us in person at one of our many locations or participate virtually, your involvement helps raise awareness and provides vital support for families grieving infertility, pregnancy loss, stillbirth, or infant loss.

Why Bubbles?

Bubbles symbolize the many shapes and moments of grief, unexpected, unique, and deeply personal. Just as bubbles reflect rainbows in the light, they remind us of the signs, love, and connections our babies continue to send. These brief glimmers of color reflect the memories that stay with us forever.

Our Purpose

To raise awareness and offer essential support to families grieving the unimaginable.

Your Impact: Supporting 11 Daily, Free, Trauma Informed Services

By registering, you directly support Chasing the Rainbows’ 11 free services that offer daily, compassionate care. These include virtual support groups held four times a day for a total of eighteen sessions each week, in-person support groups throughout the United States, peer mentors, trauma therapy, the Cry It Out Loud podcast, coping care packages, mindful movement, online private chat communities, resources for family members, perinatal bereavement training for medical units, and community events. These programs ensure that no one has to navigate grief alone.

A Celebration of Life

This event is more than a walk or run. It is a joyful and healing gathering filled with live entertainment, vendors, and sponsors. Together, we will celebrate the lives of the little ones we carry in our hearts and the strength of those who love them.

The Wall to Remember

We will feature a Wall to Remember, a touching tribute honoring babies gone too soon. It offers a space for reflection, connection, and remembrance.

Get Involved

You can make an even greater impact by becoming a donor, personal sponsor, or company sponsor. Your generosity helps sustain the services families rely on every day. To get involved or volunteer, contact us at info@chasingtherainbows.org or visit chasingtherainbows.org. Every step taken, every bubble released, and every story shared helps bring healing and hope. Register today and help us honor, remember, and support families on this meaningful day.